For shoe midsoles and wearable components, materials must withstand repeated compression, deformation, and recovery cycles without cracking or losing performance.<\/p>\n
This is where dual-curing technology becomes increasingly important.<\/p>\n
What Is a Dual-Curing Resin?<\/p>\n
A dual-curing resin combines two different curing mechanisms within a single system.<\/p>\n
The first stage uses UV curing to rapidly form the printed structure.<\/p>\n
The second stage utilizes thermal curing, where additional chemical reactions occur at elevated temperatures to further strengthen the polymer network.<\/p>\n
This approach provides a unique combination of:<\/p>\n
\u2714 Fast processing<\/p>\n
\u2714 Excellent print accuracy<\/p>\n
\u2714 Enhanced toughness<\/p>\n
\u2714 Superior elasticity<\/p>\n
\u2714 Improved durability<\/p>\n
Why Dual-Curing Technology Is Ideal for Footwear<\/p>\n
Footwear applications demand much more than simple printability.<\/p>\n
Materials must provide:<\/p>\n
High Elasticity<\/p>\n
A shoe component must repeatedly flex and recover during daily use.<\/p>\n
Low Shrinkage<\/p>\n
Dimensional stability is critical for customized footwear designs and complex lattice structures.<\/p>\n
Fatigue Resistance<\/p>\n
Sports and performance footwear require materials capable of surviving millions of compression cycles.<\/p>\n
Durability<\/p>\n
Long-term wear resistance is essential for commercial footwear applications.<\/p>\n
Dual-curing systems help address these challenges by combining rapid UV processing with enhanced post-cure performance.<\/p>\n
Growing Demand for 3D Printed Footwear<\/p>\n
The global footwear industry is increasingly adopting additive manufacturing for:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Customized insoles<\/li>\n
- Sports shoe midsoles<\/li>\n
- Orthopedic footwear<\/li>\n
- Performance footwear<\/li>\n
- Functional prototypes<\/li>\n
- Lightweight lattice structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Major brands are investing heavily in digital manufacturing technologies to improve product customization while reducing production waste.<\/p>\n
As this trend continues, demand for advanced flexible resins will continue to grow.<\/p>\n
Ever Ray 72017A-8: Dual-Curing Resin for Advanced Footwear Applications<\/p>\n
To meet the evolving needs of the footwear industry, Guangdong Ever Ray Environmental Material Co., Ltd. has developed 72017A-8, a high-performance dual-curing resin system.<\/p>\n
Key Features<\/p>\n
- \n
- UV + Thermal Dual-Curing Technology<\/li>\n
- Excellent Flexibility<\/li>\n
- High Elasticity<\/li>\n
- Low Curing Shrinkage<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Toughness After Thermal Cure<\/li>\n
- Superior Fatigue Resistance<\/li>\n
- Excellent Layer Adhesion<\/li>\n
- Outstanding Dimensional Stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After UV curing, 72017A-8 can further react with amines at temperatures above 70°C, creating a stronger crosslinked network and significantly improving final mechanical properties.<\/p>\n
Typical ApplicationsFootwear<\/p>\n
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- 3D Printed Shoe Midsoles<\/li>\n
- Customized Insoles<\/li>\n
- Sports Footwear Components<\/li>\n
- Flexible Lattice Structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Industrial Applications<\/p>\n
- \n
- Functional Parts<\/li>\n
- Flexible Prototypes<\/li>\n
- UV Adhesives<\/li>\n
- Advanced UV-Curable Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n
As footwear manufacturing moves toward digital production and mass customization, material performance will become increasingly important.<\/p>\n
Dual-curing technology provides a promising solution by combining the speed of UV curing with the durability of thermally enhanced polymer networks.<\/p>\n
For manufacturers seeking high elasticity, low shrinkage, and improved durability in 3D printed footwear applications, Ever Ray 72017A-8 offers an advanced material platform for the next generation of additive manufacturing.<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n
Guangdong Ever Ray Environmental Material Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n
Email: windy@ever-ray.com<\/a><\/p>\n
WhatsApp \/ WeChat: +86 18029628893<\/p>\n
Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Guangdong Ever Ray Environmental Material Co., Ltd.<\/a>
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> China
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.everayuvresin.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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